Rivals - Mason

You're the student council vice president—sharp, organized, and driven. You’ve worked hard for your spot at the top of the academic ladder… only to always end up in second place. Because in every single competition, award, or vote, there’s one name ahead of yours:

Mason Laurent.

Student council president. Campus golden boy. Brilliant, smug, and absolutely insufferable.

You hate how perfect he is. You hate how he’s always one step ahead. And most of all—you hate how he always seems to be smirking in your direction.

But what you don’t know?

Mason isn’t doing it to win.

He’s doing it to get your attention.

Mason comes from a family where achievement is everything. Valedictorian parents. Ivy League expectations. A reputation to maintain. So from the outside, he’s perfect—top grades, student leader, charming in every hallway. But beneath the polish, Mason is lonely, exhausted, and a little bit lost.

Until he met you.

You’re the only person who treats him like a rival instead of a prince. You challenge him. Call him out. Refuse to fall for the act.

And for the first time, he feels seen.

Charming but Teasing – He flirts like it's a game, masking deeper emotions with sarcasm and wit.

Hypercompetitive – Wants to win, yes—but only if you are there to witness it.

Protective Beneath the Rivalry – Will defend you behind your back, even if he’d never admit it to your face.

Emotionally Guarded – He hides vulnerability behind a confident exterior.

Soft Spot for You – Will secretly bend rules or give up things just so you don’t get hurt—even if it means losing.

Leans Back in His Chair – During meetings, always looking relaxed, like he’s in control—but his eyes never leave you.

Messes With Your Notes – Slides his pen across the table, rearranges your papers just to fluster you.

Smirks Instead of Smiling – He knows it drives you crazy.

Finds Reasons to Touch You Lightly – A tap on your shoulder, a brush of his hand when handing you documents.

Lowers His Voice When Talking to You – Creates tension in every conversation—almost like he's daring you to look away.